Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear reference on Wednesday to his potential use of nuclear weapons, saying that “those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the prevailing winds can turn in their direction.” .
Announcing a partial mobilization of citizens to reinforce the war in Ukraine, he stressed that Russia has access to “various means of destruction”.
“I want to remind you that our country also has several means of destruction and in some components more modern than those of NATO countries,” Putin said.
“And if our country’s territorial integrity is threatened, we will certainly use all means at our disposal to protect Russia and our people,” he continued.
“This is not a bluff! The citizens of Russia can be sure that the territorial integrity of our homeland, our independence and freedom will be guaranteed, I will reiterate this, with all the means at our disposal.”
“And those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the prevailing winds can turn in their direction.”
In a 60-minute interview earlier this week, US President Joe Biden addressed concerns that Russia would resort to using its nuclear stockpile in Ukraine.
Asked by a reporter what he would say to the Russian leader about the use of chemical or tactical nuclear weapons, Biden said: “No. Not. Not. No”.
“You will change the face of war like nothing since World War II,” Biden said, adding that the US response to such actions would be “consequential.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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